Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care, and Training

Orysia Dawydiak; David E. Sims

ISBN 10: 1577790626 / ISBN 13: 9781577790624

Published by Alpine Pubns, Colorado, 2004

About this Item

2nd edition. Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no markings found. Covers bright and shiny with light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with creased corner tips, including a few page corners. Ships within 24-48 hours via media mail.

Seller Inventory # 17713

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care, and Training
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns, Colorado
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577790626
• ISBN 13: 9781577790624
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This is a complete revision of the very popular original edition of this book. Readers will find many photographs, current training methods and a whole chapter on unusual stock. Topics include: What a livestock protection dog can do, Selecting a puppy, Caring for your dog, Behavioral problems and solutions, Preparations for a family companion, Guarding unusual stock, Older dogs, Puppy temperament testing and training. Plus much more!!!

About the Author

Orysia Dawydiak and David Sims have achieved international fame for their pioneering work with livestock protection dogs. For years they have championed the age-old practice of using dogs to guard herds and flocks. With the environmental damage caused by poisons and traps, livestock guardian dogs provide an ecologically sound, safe and economical alternative for farmers and ranchers trying to reduce their losses. In Livestock Protection Dogs, Orysia and David share their "hands-on" experience with you. This complete guide will tell you all you need to know, including the authors’ revolutionary discoveries on temperament testing these breeds. This extraordinary book is chock full of useful information.